5 miles, 49:56, 9:59 pace, 145 average heart rate.
20 miles this week, 358 miles total.
This run didn't feel quite as easy as yesterday's, but still not bad at all. It was only the second time in the past two months that my pace ended up being below 10:00. Less heat and humidity is nice. I wonder, though, since it's likely to be even cooler and drier on the day of the race, putting downward pressure on my heart rate, if I should slow my pace anyway so my legs don't get too tired.
At this point, rain is forecast for all of Friday, which is when I was planning on doing the 20 miles. I could just suck it up or wait until Sunday. We shall see.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Run #61
10 miles, 1:45:09, 10:31 pace, 148 average heart rate.
15 miles this week, 353 miles total.
I was *this* close to postponing today's run until tomorrow. I ran last night after work, was exhausted this morning, and had a hour with the personal trainer this afternoon. However, that would have thrown off my plan to do the long run on Friday unless I skipped tomorrow's normally scheduled 5 miles, and it's better not to skip runs. So, I bit the bullet and ran tonight.
Turns out this was about as easy a 10 mile run as I could imagine. My shins did burn a little during the first mile, but everything after that was cake. The temperature was still nice, but it was on the humid side. Other than that, smooth sailing.
15 miles this week, 353 miles total.
I was *this* close to postponing today's run until tomorrow. I ran last night after work, was exhausted this morning, and had a hour with the personal trainer this afternoon. However, that would have thrown off my plan to do the long run on Friday unless I skipped tomorrow's normally scheduled 5 miles, and it's better not to skip runs. So, I bit the bullet and ran tonight.
Turns out this was about as easy a 10 mile run as I could imagine. My shins did burn a little during the first mile, but everything after that was cake. The temperature was still nice, but it was on the humid side. Other than that, smooth sailing.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Run #60
5 miles, 50:34, 10:07 pace, 145 average heart rate.
5 miles this week, 343 miles total.
I'm doing each of this week's run one day early. This way I can do the weekend long run on Friday morning before I start my night shifts.
Last Monday I told my personal trainer that I hadn't felt any shin splints in over a month. Seems like the exercises and stretches he showed me were working. So, of course, my shins burned for the first mile or two of each run the past week. Today it lasted a full 2 miles, then went away.
Overall, today was very easy. The temperature is 70 F with a light breeze. There's some humidity, but not too bad. A few days ago I read something that made me wonder if there is any correlation between how well a person is hydrated and their heart rate while running. Generally, I've done a good job keeping hydrated, but there have been a few lapses.
5 miles this week, 343 miles total.
I'm doing each of this week's run one day early. This way I can do the weekend long run on Friday morning before I start my night shifts.
Last Monday I told my personal trainer that I hadn't felt any shin splints in over a month. Seems like the exercises and stretches he showed me were working. So, of course, my shins burned for the first mile or two of each run the past week. Today it lasted a full 2 miles, then went away.
Overall, today was very easy. The temperature is 70 F with a light breeze. There's some humidity, but not too bad. A few days ago I read something that made me wonder if there is any correlation between how well a person is hydrated and their heart rate while running. Generally, I've done a good job keeping hydrated, but there have been a few lapses.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Run #59
14 miles, 2:41:17, 11:31 pace, 153 average heart rate.
28 miles this week, 338 miles total.
I worked a day shift today, so no running in the morning, though there was an extra guy on the desk, so I got to go home early. The question, then, was whether to run in the mid-afternoon when it was hotter and be able to go to bed early, or wait until evening and end up running after dark. I decided to go earlier. It was 77 F and by the time I got home it was still 73 F, so I guess it didn't matter much. Nice to be done before dark, though.
However, that was all that was nice. I was very sluggish for the first four miles, picked it up a bit for the next 6 miles, but the last four miles were a struggle. Not soreness or anything, but my muscles and brain were very tired. Despite that, my pace was right around average for these long runs. Around mile 13 I saw some people sitting on out their front porch enjoying the nice weather and I suddenly got a strong desire for a Grey Goose & tonic. Perhaps not the most recommended post-run beverage, but as soon as I get done stretching, I'm heading into town for a drink.
This was the last step-back run before next week's 20 miler. That's the longest training run, and then it's three weeks of taper. The Twin Cities Marathon is in one month! Sunday October 4.
28 miles this week, 338 miles total.
I worked a day shift today, so no running in the morning, though there was an extra guy on the desk, so I got to go home early. The question, then, was whether to run in the mid-afternoon when it was hotter and be able to go to bed early, or wait until evening and end up running after dark. I decided to go earlier. It was 77 F and by the time I got home it was still 73 F, so I guess it didn't matter much. Nice to be done before dark, though.
However, that was all that was nice. I was very sluggish for the first four miles, picked it up a bit for the next 6 miles, but the last four miles were a struggle. Not soreness or anything, but my muscles and brain were very tired. Despite that, my pace was right around average for these long runs. Around mile 13 I saw some people sitting on out their front porch enjoying the nice weather and I suddenly got a strong desire for a Grey Goose & tonic. Perhaps not the most recommended post-run beverage, but as soon as I get done stretching, I'm heading into town for a drink.
This was the last step-back run before next week's 20 miler. That's the longest training run, and then it's three weeks of taper. The Twin Cities Marathon is in one month! Sunday October 4.
Run #58
5 miles, 52:15, 10:27 pace, 150 average heart rate.
14 miles this week, 324 miles total.
This run was on Thursday. Felt much better than the night before. The weather has warmed up this week, but only into the low 80's, and it's not that humid. I don't remember anything in particular about this run, so it must have been alright.
14 miles this week, 324 miles total.
This run was on Thursday. Felt much better than the night before. The weather has warmed up this week, but only into the low 80's, and it's not that humid. I don't remember anything in particular about this run, so it must have been alright.
Run #57
4 miles, 41:28, 10:22 pace, 155 average heart rate.
9 miles this week, 319 miles total.
This (Wednesday) was supposed to be a 9 mile run, but around mile 3 I started to not feel very good, so I turned back home. I also sped up the pace to get home quicker, so that shot my heart rate up. All in all, not a good night.
9 miles this week, 319 miles total.
This (Wednesday) was supposed to be a 9 mile run, but around mile 3 I started to not feel very good, so I turned back home. I also sped up the pace to get home quicker, so that shot my heart rate up. All in all, not a good night.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Run #56
5 miles, 51:47, 10:22 pace, 147 average heart rate.
5 miles this week, 315 miles total.
Normally, my long weekend run would be on Saturday, but this past weekend I ran on Sunday, so I'm still feeling a bit tired and tight, which showed up in today's run. Didn't really feel bad, but wasn't loose and easy, either. However, my lungs and heart seemed to do alright. And the weather, 65 F and sunny, is absolutely perfect.
5 miles this week, 315 miles total.
Normally, my long weekend run would be on Saturday, but this past weekend I ran on Sunday, so I'm still feeling a bit tired and tight, which showed up in today's run. Didn't really feel bad, but wasn't loose and easy, either. However, my lungs and heart seemed to do alright. And the weather, 65 F and sunny, is absolutely perfect.
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